CHIDOBE AWUZIE NEWS

Win gives 3-7 Cowboys suddenly high stakes on Thanksgiving

Andy Dalton’s first win as Dallas quarterback puts the Cowboys in a suddenly high-stakes Thanksgiving game in a season that looked lost without Dak Prescott

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Streak stop: Dalton's 3 TDs lift Cowboys past Vikings 31-28

Andy Dalton returned from a two-game absence to throw three touchdown passes for Dallas

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys up: Surging Vikes settle in at home for 3 straight

The Minnesota Vikings stumbled into their bye with a 1-5 record

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to active roster The Cowboys activated Awuzie (hamstring) from injured reserve Tuesday, Rob Phillips of the team's official site reports.

Impact Awuzie has recovered from a severe hamstring injury, and he'll make his return to the lineup in Week 11 against the Vikings, his first appearance since Week 2. The Cowboys' defense could use the boost, as it's allowed a league-high 32.2 points per game this season. Awuzie should return to a starting role after allowing just 45.1 receiving yards per game in 2019.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chidobe Awuzie activado de la reserva/lesionado Awuzie había estado en la reserva de lesionados por una lesión en el tendón de la corva desde el 25 de septiembre.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys rookie CB Diggs out several weeks with broken foot

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss several weeks with a broken foot, a blow for a defense that was playing better in part because of the rookie’s contributions

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCarthy's 1st season in Dallas all but lost at 9-game mark

Mike McCarthy’s first season as coach of the Dallas Cowboys is all but lost just nine games in

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May make it back against Steelers Coach Mike McCarthy said that Awuzie (hamstring) "was not quite ready" to be activated for Sunday night's 23-9 loss to the Eagles, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News report...

Impact Awuzie has been residing on injured reserve since Sept. 26, missing a total of six games for the Cowboys. Dallas' defense has been brutal this season, getting torched for 34 or more points in five outings already. The return of Awuzie would provide some relief for a Cowboys team that has lost five of its past six contests, and it seems that development is on the horizon with him being designated to return from IR on Oct. 22.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys hang on to hope, but reality of 2-6 casts dark cloud

The Dallas Cowboys want to believe they still have a shot at the playoffs at 2-6 in the woeful NFC East

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys question their own fight in rapidly spiraling season

The Dallas Cowboys are admitting they're not showing enough fight as coach Mike McCarthy's first season slips away

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifting off IR Awuzie was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The banged-up Cowboys secondary has performed pitifully this season, allowing the fourth-most passing touchdowns per game (2.3) and the fourth-most completions of 40-plus yards (five). Awuzie's pending return has a chance to sure up Dallas' back end, as he has held opponents to a sub-60 percent completion rate each of the past two seasons. Though Awuzie surrendered two passing TDs over his first two appearances of 2020 during Weeks 1 and 2, he did at least record an interception and two pass deflections.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys face playoff chase without Prescott in weak NFC East

Dak Prescott joins a growing list of Dallas offensive starters out for the season after the star quarterback's gruesome right ankle injury against the New York Giants

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mistake-prone secondary tops list of issues for 1-2 Cowboys

The Dallas secondary is the biggest of several questions with the 1-2 Cowboys coming off consecutive games of allowing at least 38 points for the first time in 32 years

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on IR Awuzie (hamstring) was put on IR on Saturday.

Impact The 2020 IR rules dictate that Awuzie will need to sit a minimum of three weeks before returning, so the soonest he could return to the field will be in Week 6 against the Cardinals. Saivion Smith was signed from the practice squad to fill the roster spot vacated by Awuzie.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Week 3 Awuzie (hamstring) won't play Sunday in Seattle, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Awuzie suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys' Week 2 win against the Falcons while working on special teams. After failing to practice all week, he'll yield his 86-percent snap share to some combination of Jourdan Lewis and Daryl Worley for at least one game and perhaps more.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

QBs, offenses take spotlight as Cowboys visit Seahawks

Russell Wilson and Dak Prescott will be in the spotlight on Sunday when the Seahawks host the Cowboys in a big NFC showdown that could end up being a shootout

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Multi-week absence expected Awuzie (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact It's never a good time to suffer an injury, but Awuzie's absence figures to be especially glaring with Russell Wilson and the high-flying Seahawks passing game on the schedule in Week 3. Given the multiweek timeline of his absence, the soonest Awuzie could realistically return to the field will be Week 5 against the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys News: Chidobe Awuzie out Multiple Weeks with Hamstring Injury Dallas Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie will be out multiple weeks after he left his team's 40-39 comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Done for day Awuzie (hamstring) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Atlanta, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact It's unclear how Awuize suffered the injury, but with the game out of reach, the team could elect to save the corner from further injury. As long as Awuize is sidelined, expect C.J. Goodwin and Jourdan Lewis to see an uptick in snaps.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Snags pick in Sunday's loss Awuzie recorded two tackles and his first interception of the season in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Impact He intercepted exactly one pass in each of his first three seasons in the NFL, and Awuzie took care of extending that streak very quickly in 2020, snagging a Jared Goff pass intended for rookie Van Jefferson in the third quarter. With free agency looming, Awuzie should be very motivated to make an impact this season, and a more aggressive defensive philosophy under new coordinator Mike Nolan should give him more chances to ball hawk than he had under Rod Marinelli's system.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ready for Week 1 Awuzie (leg) will play in Sunday's game versus the Rams, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Awuzie was expected to be available, but it's good news that it's official since Jourdan Lewis (ankle) has been ruled out. The 25-year-old cornerback may not be a starter Sunday with rookie Trevon Diggs on board, but Awuzie will likely still log a major workload after playing nearly every snap last season and recording 79 tackles, 14 pass breakups and an interception.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' Prescott acknowledges mental struggles of offseason

Dak Prescott is opening up about struggling mentally during an offseason marred by his brother's death by suicide and the pandemic

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Practices in full Awuzie (leg) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Awuzie suffered a leg injury late August, but he's already resumed practicing without restrictions. The 2017 second-round pick is on track to suit up Sunday night against the Rams. Coach Mike McCarthy alluded to the possibility of Awuzie taking snaps at both cornerback and safety earlier this offseason.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys practice injury update: Amari Cooper works on the side with trainers, Chidobe Awuzie returns We get some injury news on the Cowboys as they practice today.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM

Cowboys training camp practice number eight updates: Chidobe Awuzie, other corners are showing up in practice The latest updates on the Cowboys practice.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM